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H648 HAD

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

92,664 mi
Last recorded92,664 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH648 HAD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 92,664 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,967 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 90,904 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 86,284 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,685 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 84,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,911 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 82,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 82,877 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 82,832 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,506 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 82,506 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,771 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 80,771 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle ran out fuel (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested exhaust tailpipe missing (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185x14xc (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,100 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,216 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 75,216 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 74,588 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers (x 2) deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r park brake cable (outer sleeve)worn

Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers (x 2) deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r park brake cable (outer sleeve)worn

Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,662 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 72,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,991 miles

rubber exhaust mountings perished.

Fail 6 Feb 2010 70,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rubber exhaust mountings perished

Pass 16 May 2008 67,627 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 67,615 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 63,868 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 62,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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H648 HAD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H648 HAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H648 HAD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 January 1991.

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